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Jamie Alter
Sun, February 20 2011
World Cup preview: Ponting’s return bolsters Australia
By Jamie Alter
The last time these two sides met in a limited-overs contest, Zimbabwe ended up victors in an unforgettable encounter. But that was during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, and was for all practical purposes a one-off upset win.
Sat, February 19 2011
Sri Lanka vs Canada World Cup preview: Sangakkara’s side could go all the way
By Jamie Alter
This time around Sri Lanka has been tipped to go all the way, following the semi-finals in 2003 and the final in 2007. It’s not always that they earn themselves the moniker of genuine contenders, but it’s hard to ignore their pedigree
Fri, February 18 2011
India vs Bangladesh World Cup preview: Virat Kohli likely to get the nod ahead of Suresh Raina
By James Alter
Until 2007, an India vs Bangladesh encounter to kick-start a World Cup would have been scoffed at. It would have been seen as a hopeless match for Bangladesh and an easy few points to be pocketed for India.
Thu, February 17 2011
World Cup preview: India finally has a team capable of becoming champions
By Jamie Alter
Importantly, under coach Gary Kirsten, India has developed a mentality of winning when the chips are down. They don’t cave in as easily as before and clinch victory from seemingly hopeless situations. They aren’t pushovers overseas.